The phrase "address weight" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to discussing or considering the importance of weight in a specific context, but as it stands, it lacks clarity.
Example: "In our meeting, we need to address weight when discussing the new shipping policies."
Alternatives: "consider the importance of weight" or "discuss the significance of weight".
Joanna (Kaplan) Dolgoff '96, a pediatrician and childhood-obesity expert profiled in the March 6 issue, spoke with PAW about how parents can address weight issues with their children.
To address weight- and fitness-related health disparities among older LB women using culturally appropriate interventions, the Office on Women's Health OWHH) provided funding for the program, Healthy Weight in Lesbian and Bisexual Women (HWLB): Striving for a Healthy Community.
CONCLUSION Including cognitive-behavioral strategies to address weight stigma in weight management programs could potentially reduce internalized weight stigma and enhance treatment outcomes.
The latter focuses mainly on external-use products, skin patches, ointments and sprays; its best-selling offerings address weight loss, hemorrhoids, dermatitis, pain relief and hypertension.
There is a growing focus on educating the population at large about the risks of childhood obesity and how it can be tackled, but in the meantime healthcare professionals play a significant part in helping parents realise and address weight issues facing their children, and would benefit from greater guidance on when and how to intervene.
Several obesity medications address weight loss-related hormonal changes.
As the prevalence of obesity in US adults continues to increase, addressing weight control will require an effective, lower-cost intervention.
When creating a wellness plan, addressing weight issues should be considered a priority.
That's not to say that addressing weight issues isn't critically called for at a time when 13 million children are tipping the scales in the obesity range.
The primary care setting is an obvious context for addressing weight in very young children.
8 Novel treatments addressing weight gain while improving glycaemic control are warranted; GLP-1 RAs appear promising in this regard.
